The 350 cubic inch small-block V8 is one of the most popular engines Chevrolet has ever produced. During its long run, Chevy saw fit to drop the 350 into two generations of the beloved Chevy Corvette, ...

To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the stories that exemplify the core of what HOT ROD is and reflect the brand's influence on America's car ...

Lucky you, you're about to do something that only comes around once in any hot rodder's life: building your first engine. You see, if you stay at this game long enough, you reach a point when the ...

In the early years of the 20th Century, General Motors co-founder William Durant launched a bid to buy Ford that failed, leading to his ouster from the company. Durant then teamed with Swiss race ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...

Explore the rise of GM's iconic LS small-block engine, from its debut in the C5 Corvette to its impact on performance standards and enthusiasts today.

Turbocharging your small block is one of the most exciting ways to unleash serious horsepower. Whether it's an old first-generation 350 small block, a modern LS, or even a Ford Windsor, bolting a ...

Among 1968 Camaro SS models, the big-block cars have pulled decisively ahead of their small-block counterparts in collector ...

Depending on your own take, the boxy Scion xB has been the inspiration or bane of the custom car community ever since it was first produced. Its strange appeal has spawned an unexpected fan base, ...

Are you hungry for more power? A phone call or a Web site visit will uncover hard-running small-blocks to wild big-blocks offering power to burn your tires. And all these engines are ready to install ...